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Germany: How is the Federal Chancellor elected?

May 23, 2025May 16, 2025 by Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ)
German Parliament Bundestag

What is the election procedure in the German Bundestag? What type of majority is needed to become Federal Chancellor? The exact procedure is specified in the Basic Law. Here’s an overview.

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